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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1899
Page
1
A catalog of common desk and sewing items is quoted with typical prices for genuine sterling pieces and related tools. Items such as paper cutters erasers ink wells stamp boxes match boxes call bells hair curlers nail files cuticles shoe and glove buttoners shoe hooks thimbles and more appear with price ranges around 25 50 65 cents and dollars.
Silk and satin gloves and handkerchiefs with matching linings and hand painted celluloid tops advertised from sixty cents upward.
Exquisite pin cushions in satin shades with lace and embroidery trims. Ready for eye dressing cases, offered at 75 cents.
Pan trays puff boxes rose bowls featured with prices as low as 12hc each in a local sale listing.
Beautiful display meets high standards of excellence with varied patterns and quality. This season offers embroidery drawn work and lace hook designs from 8c to 1 dollar. Handkerchiefs are marked with a name at no extra charge.
Men's Japanet initial handkerchiefs with silk initials sell for 10 cents each. Initial silk handkerchiefs for ladies and gentlemen offered. Handsome boxes with six all linen ladies initial handkerchiefs priced at 75 cents per box. In cream and colors, 50 cents and up.
An advertisement lists purses pocket books combination books cane books in black and colored leathers plain and mounted styles priced from 5c to 1.50. Pane kinds for many people.
The ad showcases Centemeri gloves in ton, clasp and lace styles with options in gaces suedes piquis mochas and gasters. Available colors priced from 85 cents to 1 dollar 60 cents per pair.
A brief note highlights a specially chosen selection of popular furs including scarfs and capes as festive gifts. The message emphasizes quality and appealing choices for holiday shoppers seeking fashionable warmth.
The Star reports the murder of Dr William Wood Gold of Winchester Honduras by Joaquin Hernandez and Captain Imboden. The State Department is notified, Secretary Hay to investigate, and Congressman Hay and Virginia officials push for cognizance and formal inquiry.
Anxiety over the Produce Exchange Trust Company failure eased after a New York telegram stated the event does not embarrass Mr. Rouss who stands ready to discern all his contracts. The message underscores his resources and high financial standing as Winchester’s leading merchant and friend.
Senator S L Lupton filed a Virginia measure to create a five member tax commission with Senate and House appointees to study taxation and value assessment. The bill authorizes a stenographer at up to $1000 annually and proposes a $1 notary stamp purchased from the state auditor to verify paper acknowledgments.
Revered James Stonesifer, pastor of Centenary Reformed Church, pursues rare books and artifacts. He recently bought at a county sale an 1805 Masonry text Ahima Rezon and a 1814 work by Rev. Richard Ferguson on religious controversy. Ferguson is linked as a Baltimore Conference descendant.
State Railroad Commissioner J C Hill of Richmond issues a formal order in the Southern Baltimore & Ohio dispute. The directive requires train 14 of the Winchester and Strasburg line to connect at Strasburg Junction with train 36 of the Southern Railway, and to adjust the Southern's schedule to arrive by 5 35 p m. The order was issued after due notice and may lead to court action if noncompliance occurs. Representatives from Baltimore & Ohio and Southern attended the hearing along with local officials Lupton and Patterson.
A historical note recounts Frank Lewis, known as Frankie, who fled a canal work crew and wandered toward Winchester. He was recaptured and sentenced to twenty five days in jail, after prior misadventures including stealing a horn and disturbing rural serenity.
The December 13 1899 issued General Orders No 1 From Petersburg Virginia outlines new leadership appointments adjutant general and aides de camp and enlarges committees for school history and legislature It calls camps to report promptly and notes amendments raising annual per member assessment to ten cents and delegate eligibility details Also authorizes district level inspector general assistants and supports creation of Sons of Veterans auxiliary camps joined to United Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Architect Frank H. Jackson from Washington arrives on the 11:44 train with ground plans for the Rouss City Hall. Jackson and the Build Commission are in session finalizing minor changes before work on foundation. The Commission’s meeting will be detailed tomorrow.
A Washington dispatch reports Major-General Lawton, commander of the Flying Brigade in the Philippines, was killed this morning while leading a charge against a small Filipino force near San Mateo. He had departed Manila Sunday night with the Eleventh Cavalry under Col. Lockett and Infantry battalions to seize San Mateo where Geronimo’s 300 troops were believed stationed.
A full list of Christmas entertainment times and places for local Sunday schools. Lutheran on Saturday at 6 p m P P Ms Sunday 9 30 a m United Brethren Friday 7 30 p m Baptist Friday 7 45 p m Episcopal Saturday 5 30 p m Kent Street Presbyterian Thursday 7 p m Loudoun Street Presbyterian Friday 6 p m Market Street Methodist Episcopal Monday 8 p m Braddock Street South infant class Friday 4 p m Reformed Monday 7 p m.
Members of Mulligan Post No. 30 G A R will meet at Comrade E M Houston home 123 east Clifford street Wednesday December 27 1899 at 12 o'clock sharp for inspection and such business as regulation may direct. E M Houston Commander Jos F Bran Adj't
Funeral services for Jacob A. Cline were held at his home at 9 o clock yesterday conducted by Rev. Mr. Wine. A large group of neighbors attended. He was highly esteemed as an honest upright man. His remains were laid to rest after the service in Gust a county.
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